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  • Warm sandwich recipes are ideal for those mornings when you only have time for a quick breakfast. The total time needed to prepare a warm, nice sandwich can be as little as 10 minutes. I believe it’s healthier […]

  • This is a very easy sandwich recipe I like to make when I’m in a hurry, yet feeling the need for some warm meal. The ingredients listed below are my favorites, but you can replace them with others, if you wish. Cooking is a matter of taste, isn’t it? Ingredients: 1 ciabatta bread, sectioned in halves 8 […]

  • Summertime can be a hard time for cooking, especially when it gets really hot. The simple thought of using the oven or the stovetop makes me sweat even more. In such days, there’s nothing like a refreshing, easy to prepare snack, like this one I’m going to share with you in a moment. Ingredients for two […]

  • Ingredients for one sandwich: 1 baguette 2 slices of bacon, fried and diced 1-2 slices of cooked chicken leftovers, cut small 1-2 slices of ham, diced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mayonnaise paprika Fry the bacon over high heat until it gets really crispy, then dice it. It’s much better to fry the […]

  • Ingredients for two sandwiches: 4 slices of white bread, toasted 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise or butter 4 sausages, freshly cooked, sliced in half 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 4 slices of bacon, crispy, freshly cooked 4 thin slices of maasdam cheese 1 tablespoon ketchup or mustard Directions: Toast the bread, then lubricate the two bottom slices with either mayonnaise or […]

  • Ingredients for two sandwiches: 4 slices of bread, toasted 1 teaspoon mayonnaise 2 fried eggs (fresh, free range eggs are best) 2 bacon slices, crispy, freshly cooked 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup Directions: Toast the bread and spread a very thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice. Put each fried egg on a slice of toast, cover it […]

  • Ingredients: 1 free range chicken, cut into pieces 1 pound potatoes, halved longitudinally 1/2 pound carrots, sliced 1 inch thick 4 onions, peeled 2 chili peppers, chopped small 4 garlic cloves 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup olive oil salt Directions: Heat the oven at 430 F. Salt the chicken. Arrange the potatoes in a baking tray, then put the chicken on top of them. Arrange […]

  • Ingredients for 24 cookies: 130g butter 150g chocolate chips 150g hazelnuts, chopped 200g artificial sweetener 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg, battered 300g flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Heat the oven at 375 F. In a bowl, mix the butter, artificial sweetener, 2 tablespoons of water and the vanilla extract. When the mix becomes creamy, add the battered egg and continue mixing. […]

  • Lentils are good for you. They are a good source of protein, therefore ideal if you are a vegetarian. Lentils are high in fiber as well as in iron, calcium and zinc. One cup of cooked lentils provides about 230 calories. Ingredients for two servings: 1/2 cup brown or green lentils 4 cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped […]

  • Broccoli is very good for diabetics because it contains only 1.1g of carbs per 100g. This is not the only reason why broccoli should be strongly considered by anybody seeking to have a healthy diet. Broccoli contains vitamin C, calcium, potassium, iron, vitamin K and folate. Ingredients for four persons: 1 box Uncle Ben’s Chef’s Recipe Broccoli […]

  • diana wrote a new post, Tomato Soup, on the site Diabetic Recipes 13 years, 9 months ago

    Ingredients: 4 tomatoes, average size 1 onion 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup corn 1 carrot, diced 1 green pepper, chopped small basil olive oil salt, pepper Directions: Cut the tomatoes and the onion in four wedges each, then put them in a baking tray with the garlic cloves and with a bit of olive oil. Roast them for about 20 minutes. Let them […]

  • Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk (you can use low fat milk instead) 1/2 cup oatmeal 2/3 cup wheat bran 1 egg 1/4 wheat flour 2 teaspoons sugar substitute / stevia 3/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoons salt Directions: In a big bowl, mix the buttermilk, the oatmeal and the wheat bran. Let them sit for 5 minutes, then add the egg and stir very well. In […]

  • Ingredients (for 24 cookies): 1 cup white flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 cup low fat milk 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup dried apricots, minced 1 cup roasted almonds, minced Directions: Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. In a bowl, mix the flour with the sugar and the baking powder. Add eggs, […]

  • This is a simple sandwich recipe which uses only boiled eggs and a few vegetables. It can be a good idea for using the Easter dinner leftovers for the next day’s breakfast.

    Ingredients:

    2 eggs, boiled medium […]

  • Ingredients for two sandwiches:

    Beef pastrami, thin sliced
    4 loaves of bread (rye bread is particularly nice with pastrami, but any type of bread will be just fine)
    Mustard
    Two whole pickles sliced into 4 […]

  • This is a quick and easy smoked salmon sandwich recipe, perfect for a tasty and healthy snack.

    Ingredients:

    2 slices of smoked salmon
    1 French baguette
    1/2 cup cottage cheese
    1 average size tomato, […]

  • Tired of fast-food restaurants? You can make your burgers at home. It may take a bit more than simply ordering them, but you can use whatever ingredients you like and besides, you know exactly what’s inside. This […]

  • How easy is it to prepare a healthy snack? As easy as this sandwich recipe which takes 5 minutes to make and is healthy and delicious.

    Ingredients:

    2 pita breads, cut in halves
    4 slices of ham
    1 big, […]